Personal Information

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia, and work with clients throughout the state via my teletherapy platform, and in Richmond in my Carytown office location.  My past professional experience has taken me into schools, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. This breadth of experience gives me a unique advantage when my clients are navigating the systems that affect their lives and families. Of particular interest to me is the emotional journey of mothers through pre-conception, pregnancy, and early parenting, as this is often an equally joyful and challenging time for most women. I am a trained and experienced pregnancy and postpartum counselor, and also partner with individual adults struggling with anxiety and/or depression or life transitions.  I also have expertise in those experiencing the life changing phase of peri-menopause and menopause, as research is showing a link to mental health difficulties during this transition.

I am a graduate of James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University (Go Rams!!), and reside in Richmond with my spouse.  I am in the process of launching my (nearly) grown children into the world!   I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening, cycling, and hiking the beautiful Virginia mountains. 

Qualifications

Master of Social Work - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Board of Health Professions - License in Clinical Social Work, License #0904005630 (Expires: 2027-06-30)

Clinical Trauma Professional 

Certificate in Maternal Mental Health – Seleni Institute

Brainspotting - Level 1 & 2, and Brainspotting for Perinatal Trauma; Certified in Brainspotting in 2023

Specialties & Issues

Stress, Anxiety

Parenting

Perinatal Mood Disorders

Infertility Challenges

Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Trauma

Perimenopause and Menopause transition

Self esteem

Depression

Grief and Loss

Trauma

Brainspotting

Approach

My style is person-centered and solution-focused, seeing myself as much as a partner as a counselor. I feel honored to walk with you on this journey. I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques incorporating mindfulness, as well as some aspects of Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.  I also utilize Brainspotting, an effective way to target the sources of trauma and stress through evidence-based focused mindfulness techniques.

Ultimately, I will follow your lead and we will move at the pace that feels most comfortable for you, while still challenging you to learn about yourself and move toward your goals.

Are you curious about tele-therapy and wondering whether it's effective and right for you? Rest assured, there is a growing base of research about its effectiveness and the reasons why many individuals prefer it over face to face therapy! Check out the white paper and helpful video at this link: Online Therapy Growth and Efficacy

Insurance

I am currently able to accept most commercial Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.  For all other plans, I can issue you a “superbill” to submit for reimbursement, if your plan provides out-of-network coverage.   Please ask me about options for using your insurance.

For payment, I accept all major credit cards through a secure client portal, as well as cards linked to a Health Savings Account (HSA).